ZIP 95386 · Stanislaus County

Waterford, CA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 95386, Waterford, California.

39.9%
Loss ratio
0.89%
Nonrenewal rate
#1404 of 1545
California rank
44
Policies

The verdict

Waterford, CA (ZIP 95386) averages $1,066/yr for homeowners insurance, 40% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 12th percentile nationally.

$1,066
Avg premium (2022)
-40%
vs U.S. average
+17.9%
since 2018
12th
national percentile

According to U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office data. How we calculate the percentile and national comparison: methodology.

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,066/yr
+17.9% since 2018
Loss Ratio
39.9%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.79%
Avg severity: $15,220
Nonrenewal Rate
0.89%
-2.2% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 95386 (Waterford, CA)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 95386 (Waterford, CA) runs $1,066 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 44 reported policies. That is 40% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 12th percentile nationally. Compared to the California state average of $1,864, this ZIP runs 43% below, ranking #1404 of 1545 tracked ZIPs in California by premium. The closest-priced peer within California is Whittier (ZIP 90604) at $1,067, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 39.9%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 95386. About 2.79% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $15,220. The nonrenewal rate here is 0.89%, a drop of 2.2% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 95386 costs have risen 17.9% since 2018, from a low of $904 to a high of $1,066, an annualized rate of +4.2% per year.

How to read these numbers

The figures on this page come from the U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office, which collects homeowners insurance premium and claims data directly from the largest property insurers in the country. Because the data is aggregated at the ZIP-code level and averaged across many policies, it describes the typical cost in an area rather than a quote for any single home. Two houses on the same street can pay very different premiums depending on their age, construction type, roof condition, prior claims, and the specific coverage limits and deductibles the homeowner selects. The loss ratio shows how much of every premium dollar insurers paid back out as claims; a ratio above one means carriers lost money locally, which often precedes rate increases or carrier exits. Rising nonrenewal and claim frequency reveal how stressed the local market has become. Use these figures to gauge the direction and scale of costs in your area, then request quotes from several licensed carriers before buying or renewing a policy. FIO data aggregates voluntary reporting from the 40 largest homeowners insurers, covering roughly 80% of the U.S. market, so figures represent market averages rather than individual policy quotes; your own premium will vary with dwelling value, deductible, coverage limits, construction type, and insurer-specific underwriting. This page is educational research only and is not insurance advice, homeowners should request quotes from multiple licensed carriers or an independent agent before purchasing or renewing coverage.

How ZIP 95386 Compares

vs National Average
$1,066 vs $1,776
40% below national avg
vs California Average
$1,066 vs $1,864
43% below state avg
National Percentile
12th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 95386, 2018–2022

$850$900$950$1,000$1,050$1,100 20182019202020212022 $1,066
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 95386.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $904 -
2019 $958 +5.9%
2020 $991 +3.4%
2021 $1,062 +7.1%
2022 $1,066 +0.4%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$996
Premium Range
$904 - $1,066
Annual Change Rate
+4.2% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 95386

Use these averages as a benchmark, then get real quotes before you commit.

FIO figures are ZIP-level market averages across the largest insurers (~80% of the market), not a quote for any single home. Request quotes from multiple licensed carriers before buying or renewing.

Source: U.S. Department of the Treasury, Federal Insurance Office (FIO) Homeowners Insurance Data (2018-2022). Premiums are ZIP-level averages and may not reflect individual policy costs U.S. Department of the Treasury, Federal Insurance Office (FIO) Homeowners Insurance Data (2018-2022). Premiums are ZIP-level averages and may not reflect individual policy costs

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is homeowners insurance in ZIP 95386?
At just the 12th national percentile, #1404 of 1545 ZIPs in California, homeowners in ZIP 95386 (Waterford, CA) pay a comparatively low $1,066 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +17.9% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Waterford, CA?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 95386: a claims frequency of 2.79%, a loss ratio of 39.9%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.89%, placing this ZIP in the 12th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 95386 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 95386 lands in the 12th percentile: its $1,066/yr average is 40% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 95386?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 95386 is 0.89%, a drop of 2.2% over the past 5 years in California.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 95386 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 95386 runs $904-$1,066 (5-year average $996). The annualized change rate is +4.2% per year.
How does ZIP 95386 compare to the California state average?
ZIP 95386 has an average premium of $1,066/yr compared to the California state average of $1,864/yr. This ZIP is 43% below the state average, ranking #1404 of 1545 tracked ZIPs in California by premium.

Every figure on PlainInsure is rendered directly from U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office data, no number is typed in by an editor. This page draws directly on U.S. Treasury FIO data, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.